Long-term effectiveness of a type 2 diabetes comprehensive care program. The CAIPaDi model.

AIMS: To evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive care program to achieve and maintain goals in patients with type 2 diabetes.

METHODS: The CAIPaDi program includes 9 interventions delivered in 7 h. It seeks to achieve metabolic goals, identify and resolve barriers that would make implementation difficult, and provide self-efficacy and empowerment to patients by identifying personal profiles to establish individualized strategies. The program consists of a 4 intervention visits (1, 2, 3, and 4 months) and two follow up visits (12 and 24 months). Outcomes are compared between every visit. Main outcome was the attainment of the USA National Committee for Quality Assurance treatment goals.

RESULTS: 1104 patients completed the first 4 visits, 545 the 12 month evaluation, and 218 the 24 month evaluation. After the conclusion of the four monthly sessions, 80.6% had HbA1c <7%, 72.1% had BP <130/80 mmHg and 71.6% had LDL- cholesterol <100 mg/dl. After twelve months, the percentage of goals achieved were 65.9%, 67.7% and 43.3% respectively (p < 0.001). For the 2-year evaluation the percentages were 61.0%, 70.6%, and 40.8% respectively (p < 0.001). All patients had renal, eye, foot and dental evaluations. Empowerment and quality of life showed significant changes; anxiety and depression scores remained low at annual follow-ups.

CONCLUSIONS: The CAIPaDI program results in sustained improvement and maintenance of treatment goals.